Consultant Paediatrician | Rural WA

Mediix; Perth; On-site; AUD 412,000 - 523,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support options

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Generous leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A regional health service is seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join their expanding team in Western Australia. This role offers a competitive salary package of up to approximately $523,000 per annum, including allowances, and opportunities for both full-time and part-time contracts. The position involves providing specialist paediatric and neonatal services, mentoring junior staff, and participating in community outreach. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and be committed to culturally respectful healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute and chronic paediatric care and neonatal presentations.
• Involved in teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Engagement in clinical governance and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric and neonatal services across the region.
• Handle on-call responsibilities.
• Participate in outreach to surrounding communities.

Skills

FRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalent

Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff

Strong interest in neonatal and developmental paediatrics

Commitment to culturally respectful healthcare delivery

Education

Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA

Job description

Consultant Paediatrician – Regional Western Australia

Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Time / Part-Time / Sessional
Salary package up to approx. $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of super & allowances)

I am currently recruiting for a leading regional health service in Western Australia seeking a Consultant Paediatrician to join their expanding team in a large, well-supported regional centre.

This is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful, community-focused medicine with a highly competitive remuneration package and genuine lifestyle benefits.

The Opportunity

You will be based in a major regional health campus in WA, providing specialist paediatric and neonatal services across the region, including outreach to surrounding communities.

You’ll join an established, collaborative team of:

• Consultant Paediatricians
• Senior Registrar
• Registrar
• Residents & Interns
• Dedicated Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

The role includes:

• Acute and chronic paediatric care
• Neonatal and emergency presentations
• Developmental paediatrics exposure
• On-call responsibilities
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
• Active involvement in clinical governance & service improvement

Contracts available:

• Fixed-Term Full-Time (5 years) – with potential extension or permanency
• Permanent, sessional, part-time or full-time options

Remuneration & Incentives

This is one of the most competitive Consultant packages in Australia:

• Total package approx. $412,000 – $523,000 p.a. (inclusive of base, 12% super & regional allowances)
• District & regional allowances
• Accommodation support options
• Relocation assistance (interstate & overseas applicants considered)
• Salary packaging (living expenses + meals)
• Novated leasing
• Generous leave:
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks professional development leave
• Long service leave (13 weeks after 10 years)
• Overseas PDL eligibility after 5 years

Flexible working arrangements will be considered within service requirements.

👩⚕️ Who We’re Looking For

• FRACP (Paediatrics & Child Health) or equivalent
• Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
• Strong interest in neonatal and developmental paediatrics
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Commitment to culturally respectful healthcare delivery

Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must have a RACP assessment outcome of “Substantially Comparable” due to supervision limitations.

Why Consider Regional WA?

This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to:

✔ Earn one of the highest consultant packages nationally
✔ Work in a supportive, well-structured regional team
✔ Have meaningful impact in Aboriginal and regional child health
✔ Enjoy lifestyle balance without compromising clinical complexity

Ref.P2000226554